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Not to restrict: Govt clarifies new rules for retired intel, security officers
PUBLISHED ON JUN 02, 2021 08:59 PM IST
"In fact, it makes it easier for them to do so, given that they can now contact the head of their former employer organisation and seek clarification on whether the proposed material is sensitive or non-sensitive," government sources said.
Govt bars publishing of sensitive info by ex-security officials sans permission
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 02, 2021 12:35 AM IST
- The directive further bars the officials from disclosing “sensitive information” which “would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India.
New counter-terror centre set up in Britain
Hindustan Times, London | By Prasun Sonwalkar , edited by Vinod Janardhanan
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 06:51 PM IST
The centre was developed following the series of attacks in 2017 which killed 36 people and caused injury and life-changing impacts to many others.
Agencies discuss informal channels for fast info sharing among nations to solve crimes
By Neeraj Chauhan
UPDATED ON NOV 01, 2020 12:53 PM IST
At least two officials who attended the conference said Indian agencies have been lately exchanging information with police forces or intelligence agencies of various countries on economic offenders, smugglers, cyber criminals and terrorists
HT Picks: New Reads
Hindustan Times | By HT Team
UPDATED ON OCT 16, 2020 04:57 PM IST
This week’s interesting reads includes a portrait of a genius, a former R&AW man’s look at a troubled chapter in the nation’s recent history, and a study of the remarkable miniatures in the TAPI Collection
Police seek ED’s help in Chinese spy case probe
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2020 03:48 AM IST
Appearing for Sharma, senior advocate Adish C Aggarwala, opposed the remand plea and said the investigation was not being conducted in the correct manner.
Zhenhua Data case: How to think about Chinese surveillance
Hindustan Times | By Binayak Dasgupta
UPDATED ON SEP 15, 2020 09:09 PM IST
Zhenhua Data, the reports claimed, put together a database with the personal information of over two million people of public interest — politicians, celebrities, business leaders, prominent military officials and academics
Dawood Ibrahim’s brother rubbishes Covid-19 rumours
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Agencies
PUBLISHED ON JUN 06, 2020 04:13 AM IST
Intelligence reports earlier said that Dawood and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. The reports also revealed that his personal staff and guards have been quarantined.
Covid-19: Aarogya Setu needs legislative backing
By Amit Anand Tiwari
UPDATED ON MAY 21, 2020 07:39 AM IST
The mandatory use of the mobile app brings many constitutional challenges such as the right to privacy of the citizens. Currently, there is no legal framework that governs it beyond its privacy policy and terms of use
Remembering RN Kao, India’s legendary spymaster
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAY 10, 2020 02:08 PM IST
RN Kao was a close adviser and security chief to three Indian Prime Ministers.
Man passes on videos of vital installations in Jammu to Pak, arrested: Report
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2020 09:21 AM IST
Pankaj Sharma sent photos of bridges on highways along the border to Pakistan intelligence agencies, said sources.
‘Urban Naxals’ under government agencies’ lens
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Neeraj Chauhan
UPDATED ON FEB 15, 2020 03:45 AM IST
Various NDA ministers and BJP functionaries have targeted urban naxals in the past. The Prime Minister himself has said in some rallies that urban naxals, from the comfort of their air-conditioned homes, remotely control locals, especially tribals, in areas affected by left wing extremism.
India shared Happy PhD’s name with Pak last year
Hindstan Times, New Delhi | By Indo-Asian News Service, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2020 11:31 PM IST
The story of Popular Front of India and reason behind its growth
Thiruvananthapuram | By Ramesh Babu
UPDATED ON JAN 29, 2020 11:26 AM IST
PFI’s growth is phenomenal, admit intelligence agencies, saying it successfully exploited a growing vacuum in the community donning the role of a saviour.
CID not mandated to fish in poll waters, informally gives forecast
By Hitender Rao, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2020 02:30 PM IST
HARYANA HOME MINISTER V/S CID: Political intelligence collected should have a law and order implication, as per CID manual
Army chief designate Manoj Naravane says real spy world not like ‘James Bond, guns, girls’
Pune | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 10, 2020 12:40 AM IST
The armed forces owe intelligence agencies for their contribution to the nation’s security, said Army chief-designate Lieutenant General Manoj Naravane.
India apprises US, others in UNSC of Pakistan conspiracy to embarrass Delhi
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Shishir Gupta
UPDATED ON NOV 27, 2019 10:08 AM IST
In the past two months, Pakistan, with the help of China has submitted proposals to designate six Indians as global terrorists.
Naxals use drones over CRPF camp in Bastar, shoot at sight orders issued
Hindustan Times, Raipur/ New Delhi | By HT Correspondent and PTI
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2019 01:34 AM IST
The latest directive by a unified command of security and intelligence agencies at the Centre comes in the wake of a maiden incident where drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were seen hovering over a strategically important CRPF camp in the worst Naxal-violence affected district of Sukma in Chhattisgarh’s south Bastar region.
What the WhatsApp spying reveals
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON NOV 01, 2019 08:28 PM IST
An independent panel must investigate the surveillance
Security, intelligence agencies hold meeting to discuss Pak drone threat
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON OCT 11, 2019 12:12 AM IST
After the Punjab Police foiled the nefarious design of Pakistan with the seizure of arms airdropped in Tarn Taran village by drones from Pakistan, chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has also strongly taken up the matter with Union home minister Rajnath Singh.
NSA Ajit Doval visits Srinagar to take stock of ground situation
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 26, 2019 01:04 AM IST
Officials said Doval will meet top security officials and take stock of security and development-related activities in the state, which was also split into two union territories (UTs) -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The UTs will come into effect on October 31.
Manmohan Singh’s security cover downgraded
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 27, 2019 12:58 AM IST
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said such decisions should be taken as per norms.
Terror suspect held in Kochi, high alert continues in Kerala
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 24, 2019 11:33 PM IST
Both states, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, were on high alert for the last three days in view of intelligence reports that six Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, including one from Pakistan and a native of Kerala had entered Tamil Nadu.
Commandos, lasers & bullet proof office to negate threat to UP CM Yogi Aditynath
Lucknow | By (IANS)
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2019 10:39 AM IST
Yogi Adityanath’s office in Lucknow will soon get bulletproof window panes apart from other security features like laser detection system after intel agencies reported a possible threat to him.
Mumbai could be Jaish’s target, says Indian intelligence
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Shishir Gupta
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2020 09:20 PM IST
After scrapping of Article 370, Pakistan-based terror groups may target security forces in Kashmir and the hinterland.
Kabul Blast: At least 53 wounded as car bomb rocks Afghan’s capital
Kabul | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 01, 2019 01:15 PM IST
The heavily-secured neighbourhood is home to some military and government buildings, including one shared by Afghanistan’s intelligence agency and defence ministry, as well as the Afghan Football Federation and the Afghan Cricket Board.
Punjab man held on charges of spying for Pakistan
Hindustan Times, Faridkot | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON JUL 01, 2019 09:43 AM IST
Sources in the police said hand-made maps of restricted areas and information regarding the Indian Army’s weapons have been recovered from him.
Top Naga militant responsible for killing Assam Rifles personnel arrested
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Sadiq Naqvi
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2019 11:17 PM IST
Yanghang alias Mopa, said to be NSCN(K-YA)’s top cadre in India and two others were apprehended from Aboi in Mon district of Nagaland on Friday morning, in a joint operation carried out by Special Forces of the Indian Army, the Assam Rifles and intelligence agencies.
Russia now requires Tinder to provide user data to intelligence agencies
Moscow, Russia | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2019 04:54 PM IST
The Russian Communications Oversight Agency published a new list of online services operating in Russia that are required to provide user data on demand to Russian authorities, including the FSB security agency.
Senior-level bureaucratic overhaul on the anvil
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON MAY 30, 2019 07:54 AM IST
Defence secretary Sanjay Mitra superannuates on May 31 – a day after the new government is sworn in. It is not clear who will succeed Mitra; secretary of defence production Ajay Kumar is a contender.